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Government Affairs Director

Salary data based on 49 job postings

"The median salary for a Government Affairs Director is $187,900 per year, with salaries ranging from $65,000 at the 10th percentile to $235,853 at the 90th percentile based on 36 job postings. Key skills required for this role include written and verbal communication, coalition building, stakeholder relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and government relations."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$187,900

10th Percentile

$65,000

90th Percentile

$235,853

Sample Size

36

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Government Affairs Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$65,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$187,900Typical salary
90th Percentile$235,853Senior / top earners

Based on 36 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Affairs Director

Written and verbal communicationCoalition buildingStakeholder relationship managementStakeholder engagementGovernment relationsGovernment affairsLegislative analysisStrategic communicationGovernment affairs strategyProject management

Common Employers Hiring Government Affairs Director

  • RASE4 positions
  • National Fuel Gas Company3 positions
  • Rush Street Interactive3 positions
  • Citi3 positions
  • Microsoft3 positions

Top Locations for Government Affairs Director

Washington, DCUnited States2415 West 57th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 571086363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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Data extracted from 49 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026